April 2007
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Cholesterol
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a condition in which patchy deposits of fatty material develop in the walls of medium-sized and large arteries, leading to reduced or blocked blood flow.

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Plaque Rupture
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Plaque Buildup in Arteries
A heart attack or stroke may occur when an area of plaque (atherosclerosis) ruptures and a clot forms over the location, blocking the flow of blood to the organ's tissues.

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Trans fats: Infamous but not the only villain -- 02/23/2007 (USA TODAY) - Artery-clogging trans fats are the villain of the moment in the enduring story...

Growth Spurts Tied to Lower Cholesterol Later -- 03/07/2007 (Reuters Health) - Middle-aged adults who'd had the greatest growth spurts by age 2...

Study: Garlic Won't Lower Cholesterol -- 02/26/2007 (Associated Press) - Garlic doesn't do much for the breath and it stinks for lowering...

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